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Crystal Palace to prioritise loan signings in January – but Bournemouth defeat highlights deeper problems

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Charlton Athletic

Former Millwall boss lands League One job – with Charlton away his first game in charge

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Crystal Palace

Joel Ward delivers verdict on Crystal Palace’s 2-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth

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Crystal Palace

“Everyone knows it could have been a lot better” – Palace’s Guehi on Selhurst Park boos after 2-0 loss to Bournemouth

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Lambeth

‘It’s a fatality waiting to happen’: Drivers hit 60mph and flip cars on road with 25 crashes this year

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Fulham

‘Delighted’ – Marco Silva’s verdict as five-star Fulham smash Nottingham Forest

Posted on7 December 20237 December 2023

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Charlton Athletic

‘Hurt us’ – Charlton boss reacts to EFL Trophy exit

Posted on7 December 20237 December 2023

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Crystal Palace

Roy Hodgson makes plea to Crystal Palace fans after Bournemouth defeat

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Lambeth

‘It’s a fatality waiting to happen’: Drivers hit 60mph and flip cars on road with 25 crashes this year

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Croydon

Drones used to assess house fire as 20 people evacuated from homes

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Lewisham

Labour slam Chancellor’s ‘stealth’ fund cut as Lewisham households set to lose £13m in support

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Bromley

Three boroughs open up 37 warm spaces to combat the cold this winter

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Met police ‘bent out of shape’ responding to Israel and Gaza conflict protests, says commissioner

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Greenwich

Residents feel ‘ignored’ as plans for two 30-storey tower blocks approved

Posted on6 December 20236 December 2023

By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter Residents claim they feel “ignored” after plans for a pair of tower blocks up to 30 storeys-tall in Greenwich ...

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Lewisham

Plans for two blocks of flats scrapped after developer goes bust

Posted on6 December 20236 December 2023

By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Plans for two blocks of flats containing 65 homes have been scrapped by a council after the builder bringing ...

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Greenwich

10 people escape building after tumble dryer goes up in flames

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Lambeth

Family ‘failed’ by police after claims missing mum’s case opened 48 years late

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Hammersmith & Fulham

Police called to council meeting disrupted by protesters against redevelopment of 109-year-old market

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Blood donors need over Christmas as thousands of appointment slots still open

Posted on6 December 20236 December 2023

Blood donors are being asked to give the gift of blood this Christmas and help the NHS over the challenging ...

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Bromley

Mum fears kids will be taken away after council places her in unsuitable homes with ‘rats and leaking sewage’

Posted on6 December 20236 December 2023

By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter A mum said she fears being separated from her kids after being placed in ...

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Westminster

Council to crackdown on busking as thousands of noise complaints made

Posted on5 December 20235 December 2023

By Adrian Zorzut, Local Democracy Reporter A council is one step closer to enforcing new busking rules after agreeing to ...

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Lambeth

‘The garden is a lifeline’: Amputees learn to be mobile again with the power of gardening

Posted on5 December 20235 December 2023

A hospital's award-winning garden project is helping amputees rehabilitate after medical procedures keeping them physically and mentally active. The Lambeth Community ...

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace to prioritise loan signings in January – but Bournemouth defeat highlights deeper problems

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Charlton Athletic

Former Millwall boss lands League One job – with Charlton away his first game in charge

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Crystal Palace

Joel Ward delivers verdict on Crystal Palace’s 2-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth

Sport

Crystal Palace

“Everyone knows it could have been a lot better” – Palace’s Guehi on Selhurst Park boos after 2-0 loss to Bournemouth

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Fulham

‘Delighted’ – Marco Silva’s verdict as five-star Fulham smash Nottingham Forest

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Charlton Athletic

‘Hurt us’ – Charlton boss reacts to EFL Trophy exit

Posted on7 December 20237 December 2023

Charlton boss Michael Appleton said having to make enforced substitutions ‘hurt’ his side as they were knocked out of the EFL Trophy by Reading on ...

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Crystal Palace

Roy Hodgson makes plea to Crystal Palace fans after Bournemouth defeat

Posted on7 December 20237 December 2023

Roy Hodgson has pleaded with the Crystal Palace fans not to ‘desert’ his side after they lost 2-0 at home to Bournemouth. The Eagles went ...

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Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish makes January transfer window admission

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace midfielder: ‘I want to clinch international titles’

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Crystal Palace

‘Very talented’ – Crystal Palace boss praises former Derby County winger who is yet to make first Premier League start

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Crystal Palace

‘Pleased for him’ – Palace boss backs Odsonne Edouard to continue his scoring run

Posted on6 December 20236 December 2023

BY ANDREW MCSTEEN After ensuring a point with his sixth Premier League strike of the season in the 1-1 draw ...

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Crystal Palace

Palace boss provides update on key duo ahead of Bournemouth clash

Posted on6 December 20236 December 2023

BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Roy Hodgson has confirmed that key midfielder Jeff Schlupp is available for selection for the Eagles in ...

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Millwall

Alex Grace’s four takeaways from Millwall’s 1-1 draw at home to Sunderland

Posted on6 December 20236 December 2023

Millwall were forced to settle for a point on Saturday after Jack Clarke scored a late penalty to earn Sunderland ...

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Non-League Football

Welling play out 2-2- draw at high-flying Aveley

Posted on5 December 20235 December 2023

BY MARK DOIG Although the points were shared in Welling United’s visit to Aveley in the National League South match, ...

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Charlton Athletic

Talented Charlton youngster pens first professional deal

Posted on4 December 20234 December 2023

Talented young prospect Micah Mbick has signed his first professional contract with Charlton Athletic. Mbick, who joined the club’s esteemed ...

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Crystal Palace

Bundesliga side target January transfer window move for Crystal Palace forward

Posted on4 December 20234 December 2023

Crystal Palace could be set for a striker switch this January transfer window. The South London Press understands that German ...

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Crystal Palace

Adam Sells’ takeaways from Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw at West Ham – Eagles richer for having Richards and Edouard odds on to be top scorer

Posted on4 December 20234 December 2023

Crystal Palace ended a two-game losing streak in the Premier League to claim a 1-1 draw at West Ham on ...

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Crystal Palace

Roy Hodgson assesses Chris Richards’ performance in Crystal Palace’s draw at West Ham

Posted on3 December 20233 December 2023

Roy Hodgson praised Chris Richards after the defender, by trade, played the full 90 minutes in midfield during Crystal Palace’s ...

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Non-League Football

Injury-depleted Welling United lose 4-2 at Weston-super-Mare

Posted on3 December 20233 December 2023

BY MARK DOIG It was another case of travel sickness for Welling United when they were brought back down to ...

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Crystal Palace

‘Up in the air’ – Roy Hodgson provides Eberechi Eze injury update as Crystal Palace attacker looks to make swift recovery

Posted on3 December 20233 December 2023

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has revealed that Eberechi Eze believes he can return to training from injury in the ...

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Crystal Palace

‘Massive consequences’ – Roy Hodgson delivers verdict on Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw at West Ham

Posted on3 December 20233 December 2023

Roy Hodgson was relieved that his Crystal Palace side saw out their 1-1 draw at West Ham United on Sunday ...

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Chelsea

!0-man Chelsea hold off late charge by Brighton to defeat Seagulls 3-2 in Stamford Bridge thriller

Posted on3 December 20233 December 2023

By Paul Lagan at Stamford Bridge Chelsea 3 v Brighton 2 39,647 Chelsea showed the kind of defensive resilience that ...

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A heartfelt story of British Latino siblings

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Loyle Carner features in next year’s All Points East festival

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33 1 ⁄3 Vinyl Exhibition showcase iconic vinyl albums at The Vinyl Cafe

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Whats On

Tadiwa Mahlunge brings his debut stand-up show to Soho

Posted on2 December 20231 December 2023

Fresh from a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, Tadiwa Mahlunge is set to bring his debut stand-up show to Soho. The ...

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Theatre

Christopher Walker reviews She Stoops to Conquer

Posted on2 December 202329 November 2023

The tiny Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond has long been on theatre aficionados’ radar. Under Paul Miller, previously the National ...

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Theatre

Pantomimes playing in South London this Christmas by Paloma Lacy

Posted on1 December 20231 December 2023

It’s nearly that time of year again – panto season is just around the corner and South London proudly plays ...

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Memories

100 years on: Tribute to 13 Bexley factory fire victims

Posted on1 December 20231 December 2023

On February 18, 1924, 12 young women and one man were killed in a fire as they dismantled devices on ...

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace to prioritise loan signings in January – but Bournemouth defeat highlights deeper problems

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Charlton Athletic

Former Millwall boss lands League One job – with Charlton away his first game in charge

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Crystal Palace

Joel Ward delivers verdict on Crystal Palace’s 2-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth

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Crystal Palace

“Everyone knows it could have been a lot better” – Palace’s Guehi on Selhurst Park boos after 2-0 loss to Bournemouth

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Fulham

‘Delighted’ – Marco Silva’s verdict as five-star Fulham smash Nottingham Forest

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Charlton Athletic

‘Hurt us’ – Charlton boss reacts to EFL Trophy exit

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Crystal Palace

Roy Hodgson makes plea to Crystal Palace fans after Bournemouth defeat

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish makes January transfer window admission

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace midfielder: ‘I want to clinch international titles’

Posted on6 December 20236 December 2023

BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Colombian international Jefferson Lerma has set his sights high after moving to South London this past summer. ...

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Crystal Palace

‘Very talented’ – Crystal Palace boss praises former Derby County winger who is yet to make first Premier League start

Posted on6 December 20236 December 2023

BY ANDREW MCSTEEN After joining the Eagles in July 2021 as an 18-year-old, Malcolm Ebiowei has found it hard to ...

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Crystal Palace

‘Pleased for him’ – Palace boss backs Odsonne Edouard to continue his scoring run

Posted on6 December 20236 December 2023

BY ANDREW MCSTEEN After ensuring a point with his sixth Premier League strike of the season in the 1-1 draw ...

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Crystal Palace

Palace boss provides update on key duo ahead of Bournemouth clash

Posted on6 December 20236 December 2023

BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Roy Hodgson has confirmed that key midfielder Jeff Schlupp is available for selection for the Eagles in ...

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Millwall

Alex Grace’s four takeaways from Millwall’s 1-1 draw at home to Sunderland

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Charlton Athletic

Talented Charlton youngster pens first professional deal

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Crystal Palace

Bundesliga side target January transfer window move for Crystal Palace forward

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Crystal Palace

Adam Sells’ takeaways from Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw at West Ham – Eagles richer for having Richards and Edouard odds on to be top scorer

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Crystal Palace

Roy Hodgson assesses Chris Richards’ performance in Crystal Palace’s draw at West Ham

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Crystal Palace

‘Up in the air’ – Roy Hodgson provides Eberechi Eze injury update as Crystal Palace attacker looks to make swift recovery

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Crystal Palace

‘Massive consequences’ – Roy Hodgson delivers verdict on Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw at West Ham

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Chelsea

!0-man Chelsea hold off late charge by Brighton to defeat Seagulls 3-2 in Stamford Bridge thriller

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Crystal Palace

West Ham v Crystal Palace team line-ups: Hodgson makes three changes from Luton defeat

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Millwall

Brian Tonks’ picture special from Millwall’s 1-1 draw against Sunderland

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Charlton Athletic

Michael Appleton: Miles Leaburn injury prioritises need for striker signing in January

Posted on3 December 20233 December 2023

Michael Appleton admits that Miles Leaburn’s injury further spotlights the need for Charlton to bring a striker in during the ...

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Charlton Athletic

Four takeaways from Charlton’s FA Cup exit at Gillingham: Addicks limp out at second round stage following concerning display

Posted on3 December 20233 December 2023

Charlton limped out of the FA Cup after an abject performance at Gillingham. Here’s Louis Mendez’s four takeaways from the ...

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Charlton Athletic

Gills goalscorer Macauley Bonne: Charlton Athletic fans’ abuse helped spur me on

Posted on3 December 20233 December 2023

Macauley Bonne said that the stick he received from Charlton Athletic fans helped fire him up as he scored in ...

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Millwall

Sunderland boss Mowbray: We dominated from start to finish in the Lions’ Den

Posted on3 December 20233 December 2023

Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray felt his side "dominated from start to finish" against Millwall in yesterday's 1-1 draw. The Black ...

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Crystal Palace

‘I don’t want to put these boys in to fail’ – Crystal Palace boss on plans to cope with Eberechi Eze’s absence

Posted on2 December 20232 December 2023

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has described Matheus Franca and Naouirou Ahamada as ‘works in progress’. Brazilian attacker Franca joined ...

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Charlton Athletic

Michael Appleton says he’s got to manage the message to Charlton side after abject cup exit – because he doesn’t have many more to bodies to pick from

Posted on2 December 20233 December 2023

Michael Appleton says he is carefully managing the message to his Charlton side following their abject 2-0 defeat at Gillingham ...

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Millwall

Joe Edwards asked about January transfer window dealings for Millwall

Posted on2 December 20232 December 2023

Joe Edwards has indicated that Millwall will not make any major overhaul of their playing squad in the January transfer ...

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Millwall

Millwall duo suspended for Cardiff City match

Posted on2 December 20232 December 2023

Millwall will be without George Saville and Jake Cooper for next weekend's Championship match at Cardiff City after the pair ...

Millwall head coach Joe Edwards: Sunderland penalty was a marginal call – it’s frustrating not to see match out

Posted on2 December 20232 December 2023

Millwall midfielder Casper De Norre set to be missing until at least Christmas

Posted on2 December 20232 December 2023

Charlton Athletic suffer a major blow as Miles Leaburn ruled out for five months

Posted on2 December 20232 December 2023

Millwall v Sunderland team line-ups: De Norre missing from Lions squad as Edwards make four changes

Posted on2 December 20232 December 2023

‘We might’ – Crystal Palace boss makes January transfer window admission after Cheick Doucoure’s injury

Posted on1 December 20231 December 2023

Andy Myers on joining ‘sleeping giant’ Millwall plus his playing and coaching education at Chelsea

Posted on1 December 202330 November 2023

Crystal Palace boss provides injury news on key duo ahead of West Ham trip

Posted on1 December 20231 December 2023

Will Alfie still be banging in the goals in May? Striker’s goal glut boosting prospects of a League One play-off campaign

Posted on1 December 202330 November 2023

‘When I decided to leave Bournemouth’ – Jefferson Lerma reveals motivation behind Crystal Palace move

Posted on1 December 20231 December 2023

‘His tactics were blueprints for future Crystal Palace teams’ – Eagles mourn loss of managerial pioneer Terry Venables

Posted on1 December 20231 December 2023

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